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Joanna vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joanna

Girl #329 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Greek and Latin

Cultural Roots

English Polish Spanish Greek Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#329
Total SSA Count
942
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Joanna Rank #329
John Rank #17,307

Joanna is more popular, ranked #329 vs #17307 for John.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Joanna or John more popular?

Joanna is more popular, ranked #329 compared to John at #17307 in the United States.

What do Joanna and John mean?

Joanna means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Greek and Latin origin).

Are Joanna and John boy or girl names?

Joanna is primarily a girl name. John is primarily a girl name.

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